and i'm at a loss for words

*sigh* this time of year never ceases to amaze me. as sad as it is to have everything different this Christmas, i don't think that i would want to change it. God has my entire family where they all need to be. i was talking with my grandma today while she was in town, and she decided that she is going to buy me new luggage for my birthday! and, that may not mean a lot to you, but that's really all i wanted for my birthday. now, i don't mean to say that there aren't other things i wanted at all, but the new luggage was at the top of my list, and i also knew that if i didn't get the other stuff, it wouldn't be a big deal, but the luggage kind of is a big deal, see, one of my suitcases broke on my way home from school, so i kind of needed to replace that one. i knew that God would take care of it, and He definitely did. i'm always amazed at the ways that He choses to reveal Himself around this time of year.

now, i sit here in my room on what would normally be a quiet night, but my house is full of noise. i can hear my mom's tv as she's falling asleep to the sound of whatever's on, and i can hear my brother playing WOW (world of warcraft), and i hear kacey, justin, and daniel catching up on life downstairs and listening to music and just being loud teenage boys. it's great to hear all of these sounds. my house hasn't been this full for a long time.

i like to think that life can't get any better than this.

it's the most wonderful time of the year

so, Christmas this year was different. with the everett family being in brasil, there wasn't much to do on Christmas eve (which is our biggest day of the season). it was just different. i wish that my entire family could have been here, but i know that they are where God wants them to be, and that is better than anything else. Well, to share some of my family's Christmas traditions, yesterday started with going to church (because it was sunday), and i got to see a lot of people i haven't seen since august. it was a good time. then, we came back home for a small lunch of ham sandwiches, and then got everything ready to go to grandpa and monica's for dinner and presents, and then i took a nap. when my mom woke me up, i got the last of my stuff together and we got in the car and went to grandpa and monica's for soup and sandwiches. we then started watching charlotte's web because my grandpa got it for Christmas and he wanted to watch it. then, my mom, jason, uncle dave, and i went to the Christmas eve service at church. after that, we went back to grandpa and monica's to read the Christmas story and open presents. i had an amazing time with my family, and today, kacey got in from brasil...if only the others could have come with him...anyways, what are your Christmas traditions, my blog reader?

i love this song...a lot...

i wonder what it's like tot be loved by you
i wonder what its like to be whole
and i don't walk when there's a stone in my shoe
all i know, that in time i'll be fine

i wonder what it's like to fly so high
or to breathe under the sea
i wonder if someday i'll be good with goodbyes
but i'll be okay if you come along with me

such a long, long way to go
where i'm going i don't know
i'm jsut following the road
for a walk in the sun
for a walk in the sun

i wonder how they put a man on the moom
i wonder what it's like up there
i wonder if you'll ever sing this tune
all i know is the answer's in the air

such a long, long way to go
where i'm going i don't know
i'm just following the road
for a walk in the sun
for a walk in the sun

sitting and watching the world going by
is it true when we die we go up in the sky?
so many things that i don't understand
put my feet in the sand when i'm walking in the sun
walking in the sun

such a long, long way to go
where i'm going i don't know
i'm just following the road
for a walk in the sun
for a walk in the sun, yeah

"walk in the sun" by mcfly



anyways, just thought i'd give a little update on me. i'm home right now, and i'm super excited about it. i'll be home for about a month, and that's pretty much amazing. i'm excited about next semester because i'm starting all new classes that help me towards what i want to do with my life, and i'm excited to see what's in store for me next semester. anyways, i think that's all for now. i might write something on here before school starts again if something noteworthy happens. hope you all have a wonderful christmas season!

it's been a while...

so, it's been a while since i've posted anything on here, so i thought i would. this song is one that i like a lot for christmastime and i thought i'd share it with you.

we're looking for the King, the new Messiah
we're following the star, shining brighter
'old man, won't you help us if you can,'
he shook his head, but he pointed his hand.

there's a new kid in town,
and He's lying in a manger down the road.
there's a new kid in town,
but He's just another baby i suppose,
heaven knows,
there's a new kid in town,
here in bethlehem

i see you've traveled far, bearing treasures
you say these gifts are for the new King's pleasures
i've heard that a King might come
but up 'till now there hasn't been one.

there's a new kid in town,
and He's lying in a manger down the road.
there's a new kid in town,
but He's just another baby i suppose,
heaven knows,
there's a new kid in town,
here in bethlehem.

there's a new kid in town,
and He's lying in a manger down the road.
there' s a new kid in town,
but He's just another baby i suppose,
heaven knows,
there's a new kid in town,
here in bethlehem.